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Definition of Mishima, Yukio in English:

Mishima, Yukio

Pronunciation: /ˈmēSHēˌmä//miˈSHēmə/

proper noun

(1925–70), Japanese writer; pseudonym of Hiraoka Kimitake. His books include the "The Sea of Fertility" (1965–70), which looks at reincarnation and the sterility of modern life. An avowed imperialist, he committed hara-kiri after failing to incite soldiers against the postwar regime.